TAIT Wedding Photography Blog

Susan & George’s Wedding at Bel-Air Bay Club in California

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:31:28 +0000

The blend of Greek and Persian culture seemed quite natural at the wedding of George & Susan. It was a beautiful celebration bringing together their families to participate in the joining of these two people. Our friends George & Susan enjoyed their amazing wedding at the fabulous Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, next to Santa Monica, California. This has to be one of the most spectacular wedding venues that we have photographed. Santa Monica is a jewel nestled beside the ocean in between the craziness of Los Angeles and relative remoteness of Malibu. Only a sunny sky would have made the day any more perfect. Yet the dense fog rolling in off the Pacific Ocean set the wedding aglow in a soft diffused light that made the occasion intimate and poignant. The soft light was also great for photos! We want to thank Susan and George for including us in their joyful day. We had a lot of fun, and a lot of good hummus.

Since their wedding was going to be later in the evening, Susan & George had a first sighting when they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day. Here are a few images from the greeting.

Eagle Ranch Golf Course Wedding | Julie & Barry

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:53:23 +0000

Julie & Barry’s wedding took place on a beautiful autumn day in the East Kootenays at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort in Invermere, BC. The venue is absolutely incredible, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Range. The ceremony was held on a windy bluff overlooking the vast Columbia Valley, which provided an incredible backdrop for their wedding. We took photos at various locations around the golf course and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. Overall this was a wonderful spot for a wedding in British Columbia.

Lougheed House Wedding | Kate & Greg

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:28:10 +0000

Kate & Greg were married at the Lougheed House in Calgary, Alberta. The Lougheed House is a beautiful historic mansion surrounded by outdoor gardens that create a perfect venue for outdoor wedding ceremonies, and it’s all right in the heart of downtown Calgary. The mansion itself is a sight to behold and provides some great locations for photos, both outside and within! The beautiful “yellow” room features an exquisite Victorian sofa, an antique radiant heater, and the entire room is painted in a subtly intriguing shade of yellowish gold. The bridal bouquet and bridemaids’ flowers were a perfect contrast to the gold hue of the room. Kate & Greg’s ceremony took place at dusk under the fading daylight and their hors d’oeurves party, toasts, and dancing afterwards made for an intimate, special wedding.

Kate & Greg’s first meeting before their ceremony:

Linda & Regis Wedding at Fairmont Palliser Hotel

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:53:39 +0000

We had a great time photographing the beautiful wedding of Linda & Regis recently in Calgary. They were married at a private home in a lovely garden with the Calgary city skyline as its backdrop. It was a gorgeous location for the wedding, and after the ceremony, there was a champagne toast for everyone along with an exquisite selection of hors d’oeuvres. Everyone in the family, along with the couple’s friends were so nice, we were honored to be a part of their special day. We took some wedding photos around Calgary at a few locations, including Stephen Avenue Mall. The couple’s reception was held in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion. Across the world, the Fairmont brand runs some of the most prestigious hotels, and the Palliser is no exception. It is a beautiful venue and their attention to details and service is second to none. The Pavilion at the Fairmont Palliser is an amazing place for a wedding reception. Underneath the domed, atrium windows, the daylight faded into night and a fabulous wedding day came to a close.

Thank you Linda & Regis, we wish you all the best. ~ JP & Erica

Reception: Fairmont Palliser Hotel (Canadian Pacific Pavilion)
Harpist: Gianetta Baril
Marriage Commissioner: Pat LaTouche
DJ: Hurricane Hollywood

Casey & Dustin Engagement Session | Bragg Creek Engagement Photos

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:36:08 +0000

We met up with Casey & Dustin in Bragg Creek to do their engagement photos. We started off at a small lake in Bragg Creek Provincial Park and finished the session at Elbow Falls. It turned about to be a beautiful day! The Bragg Creek area and Elbow Falls are great locations for an engagement photo session. We are really looking forward to photographing Cassandra & Dustin’s wedding next summer at the Cochrane RancheHouse.

Tanah & Kieren’s Kananaskis Wedding | Nakoda Lodge Wedding

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:35:23 +0000

The wedding of Tanah & Kieren was a true celebration of love and touched the lives of family and friends alike. We were honored to be a part of this joyous day and to meet such incredible people. Nakoda Lodge, being quite an incredible venue, was a perfect match as the location for their ceremony. Surrounded by family and friends, nestled in the heart of the Kananaskis, and with the Rocky Mountains as their backdrop, Tanah and Kieren were married on a beautiful summer’s day in July. Tanah is from Calgary and has traveled the world studying and volunteering. She was studying at YWAM bible school in New Zealand when she met Kieren, who is a New Zealander. They both had an instant connection and through time they knew that they were destined for one another. When they decided to marry, they made a vow not to kiss for an entire 16 months prior to the wedding, so their kiss at the end of the ceremony was extra special. We had such a great time getting to know Tanah & Kieren and some of their friends and family.

The wedding reception was held at the Valley Ridge Golf Course in Calgary and the theme was all things New Zealand & Canada. Their guest favours were Kiwi fruits adorned by mini black bow ties with the couple’s name and wedding date inscribed. At the reception, there were numerous events such as table questions featuring New Zealand trivia, team relay races in which everyone had to finish a spoonful of Marmite, and timed quizzes to figure out the names of New Zealand sports clubs. Perhaps the most powerful moment, aside from the very touching speeches, was when the guys from the wedding party and a few unsuspecting volunteers from the audience performed a Haka dance for everyone. The Haka is a sacred traditional dance of New Zealand’s indigenous Maori people that has become a symbol for all of New Zealand. The Haka has been adopted by New Zealand’s rugby team the All Blacks, and performed before matches in front of the opposing team. Kieren, his brother, and friends from New Zealand, being devout fans of the All Blacks, and true Kiwis themselves, wanted to perform the Haka for the wedding guests. It was quite a spectacle. Having been to New Zealand for our honeymoon, and seen the Haka danced by Maoris in person, we can fairly say that Kieren’s rendition was very powerful and moving. You can see below we have put a short video clip from the wedding, and also a link to the Haka being performed by New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team.

Hair by Amanda Schorr
Makeup by Kyla Loewen
Dress by Liliana’s Alterations
Florals by Jana from Red Rose Florist
Ceremony at Nakoda Lodge in Kananaskis country
Wedding Officiated by Tim Volkman
Reception at Valley Ridge Golf Course in Calgary

The beautiful view from Nakoda Lodge. It is such an amazing setting for an outdoor Kananaskis wedding.

The bridesmaids each had a different color dress and bouquet. It was a very pretty combination of colors and flowers.

Natalia & Stephen on the Craig Ferguson Show!

admin — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:31:00 +0000

On the first day of their Honeymoon in Hollywood, Natalia and Stephen attended The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and were pulled from the audience for his opening skit! We are honored that Stephen mentioned that “we had really good photographers” around the 2-minute mark. Thank you!
You guys were so cute!

Natalia & Stephen Slideshow | UBC Botanical Gardens Wedding Photography

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:52:23 +0000

This slideshow is from Natalia & Stephen’s wedding in Vancouver. The getting ready photos, the first look (where the couple sees eachother for the first time before the ceremony), and the reception was at the UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver. The ceremony was at the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church.

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Natalia & Stephen’s Vancouver Wedding | UBC Botanical Gardens & Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church

admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:41:16 +0000

We could not have asked for a more special wedding to be a part of than Natalia & Stephen’s wedding in Vancouver. It was a beautiful celebration of family and friends, along with a traditional Orthodox Christian ceremony. Natalia and Stephen met during elementary school in grade 6, and they started dating a few years later. Their love has survived the test of time and the wedding was the start of their new life together. The ceremony took place at the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Vancouver and included the traditional orthodox crowning. It was a very beautiful ceremony with a lot of meaningful words spoken and an amazing choir. The reception was held near the Great Lawn at the spectacular UBC Botanical Gardens. We had the opportunity to take some photographs along the Greenheart Canopy Walkway in the Botanical Gardens. The campus at UBC is gorgeous and very intertwined with nature. The reception speeches were very touching, especially from the bride’s father who reminded everyone to be true to their authentic selves. Many of the wonderful details and elements at the wedding were handmade by Natalia.

Contributing Vendors to this Wedding:

Hair & Make-up by Gaby Ramirez Makeup
Cake by Larry the Cake Guy
Florals by Celsia Florist
Dress Designer: Rebecca Schoneveld
Ceremony at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
Reception at UBC Botanical Gardens

The first sighting between Natalia & Stephen took place in the Physic Garden outside The Garden Pavilion at UBC:

Fifty feet above the forest floor, Natalia and Stephen navigated the entire Greenheart Canopy Walkway at the UBC Botanical Garden.

The flower girl’s kissing ball / pomander was hand-made by the bride.

The ceremony took place at the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Vancouver. The lighting inside was beautiful.

The crowns in an Orthodox Wedding symbolize the bride & groom as the King and Queen of their home, their own kingdom.

Colorful fans for the reception | Plants were used for seating arrangements and guest favors.

Guests wrote personal sentiments for the bride & groom and hung them on the Wishing Tree.

The father of the bride made a touching speech.

First Dance

Cake Cutting in front of the Arbour at UBC.

“If it’s half as good as the half we’ve known, here’s Hail! to the rest of the road.” ~ Sheldon Vanauken

Weddings in Alberta Magazine | Cover Contest for August Issue

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:50:35 +0000

We are pleased to announce that one of Anna & Eugene’s images was selected as a possible cover image for the August edition of Weddings in Alberta Magazine! The winner will be chosen based on the most likes on Facebook. It would mean a lot to us if you could help us win the contest.

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